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RV54 YSD

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,058 mi
Last recorded93,058 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 YSD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 93,058 miles

Aux belt in poor condition

Exhaust system in slight poor condition

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 93,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below legal limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Tyre has cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Aux belt in poor condition

Exhaust system in slight poor condition

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 90,965 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near legal limit, also worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear N/S/R axle bump stop missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near legal limit, also worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 90,964 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near legal limit, also worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear N/S/R axle bump stop missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near legal limit, also worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 86,143 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 76,238 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2018 76,234 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 61,130 miles

Could not see brake pads

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2017 61,130 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Could not see brake pads

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2016 51,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake balance on upper limit

Front brake discs some wear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,125 miles

Front brake pads low

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 42,788 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2013 38,680 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 38,680 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2012 34,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 21 Sep 2010 26,764 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,360 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,141 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 13,698 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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RV54 YSD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 58,776 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV54 YSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RV54 YSD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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